Islamic Insights on Assisted Reproductive Technology: Navigating Sunni and Shi’a Perspectives

Authors

  • Saima Shafi Research Scholar, Shah-I Hamadan Institute of Islamic Studies, University of Kashmir, Srinagar,190006, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31305/rrijm.2024.v09.n01.002

Keywords:

Assisted reproductive technologies, third-party donation, Surrogacy, Islamic perspective

Abstract

In recent decades, the issue of infertility has become a medical and social challenge. Couples facing infertility strive to address this issue by employing assisted reproductive technologies (ARTs). The application of these methods has sparked numerous religious, moral, and ethical concerns for various individuals, particularly among Muslims. Religion often assumes a central role in shaping the principles of assisted reproductive techniques. This study explores Islamic perspectives on contemporary assisted reproductive techniques.

Author Biography

Saima Shafi, Research Scholar, Shah-I Hamadan Institute of Islamic Studies, University of Kashmir, Srinagar,190006, India

Saima Shafi graduated from the University of Kashmir, Srinagar, with a Masters degree in Arab Culture and Islamic Studies and a Bachelor of Education(B.Ed) from the same University. The author has qualified the National Level Eligibility Test (NET). The author is pursuing a Doctorate in Islamic Studies from the Shah-i-Hamadan Institute of Islamic Studies, University of Kashmir, Hazratbal, Srinagar. The author has also presented research papers at national and international conferences and has attended workshops organized by UGC, MANUU, JNU, and Shah-i-Hamadan Institute of Islamic Studies, University of Kashmir. The author has also completed 8 credit courses BAL-001: Basics of Arabics, BAL-002: Communication Skills, and 4 credit course: Academic Writing certified by IGNOU/SWAYAM.

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Published

16-01-2024

How to Cite

Shafi, S. (2024). Islamic Insights on Assisted Reproductive Technology: Navigating Sunni and Shi’a Perspectives. RESEARCH REVIEW International Journal of Multidisciplinary, 9(1), 13–18. https://doi.org/10.31305/rrijm.2024.v09.n01.002